Doors open at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. curtain
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium

Carlsbad Cultural Arts, in partnership with Alliance Française of San Diego, proudly presents Night of Ideas, featuring a screening of "Defenders of Life." This compelling drama, set in the hills of Costa Rica, explores the resilience of an Indigenous community.

This free, ticketed event celebrates international cinema and fosters cross-cultural dialogue through film and discussion. Registration is available through the Alliance Française website. 

Join director Dana Ziyasheva and UC San Diego physician Janine Young, MD, for a moderated conversation following the film.

Registration is available through the Alliance Française website.

Night of Ideas marks the beginning of an exciting partnership with Alliance Française, with a long-term vision to bring the 2026 French Film Festival to Carlsbad, expanding access to French-language cinema and global cultural programming for our community.